A somewhat in depth look at what makes Maurizio Sarri's sides tick.
Maurizio Sarri has managed at many clubs throughout his career, but he only started to get recognition during his time coaching @empoli_fc_official .
Winning promotion to Serie A in the process.
But it was at @officialsscnapoli where he gained global recognition. Playing arguably the most attractive football in Italy, finishing twice in a runners up position in three seasons.
At Napoli, his sides scored goals for fun. Verticality and possession was the objective when attacking. They passed the ball forward at every opportune moment by players producting movements to create spaces for these passes. The forward players tended to tuck in so wing backs could press forward. This attacking pressure caused the opposition defenders to panic and make mistakes. But Napoli were just as good in keeping possession when there is no opportunity to play it forward.
At the back, Napoli usually pressed high to win the ball back, reducing the space needed for the opposition to play. The disadvantage of this is that they leave wide spaces open for a counter.
Sarri employed a 4 1 4 1 formation. With each player playing a pivotal role for the Italian. Lorenzo Insigne, Dries Mertens and José Callejon were instrumental in this attacking ploy. While, Jorginho was allowed to control the midfield with the ball.
But at Chelsea, Sarri doesn't have the no. 9 he craves. Álvaro Morata not being potent enough in front of goal and Olivier Giroud not same ilk as the Napoli front three.
It'll take time for Maurizio Sarri to plant style, but at Chelsea, you don't get time
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